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Protecting life and property
Over 40 years ago, I decided that I was going to be a meteorologist. I couldn’t even pronounce the word,…
Spring thunderstorms today
An unstable weather pattern has set up for today. Pieces of energy at the surface and favourable conditions aloft will…
October starts off wet
A rather wet pattern is setting up for Monday. Rain is likely for much of the western South Island and…
El Nino’s impact this spring and summer
An El Nino event is likely to develop this month and next in the Pacific, affecting global climate patterns, according…
Heavy rain threat today
A weak frontal boundary will drift across the South Island today, kicking up precipitation. Showers are expected about coastal sections…
Sunday’s national forecast
Expect some rainy conditions about the parts of the South Island today. A few showers are already popping up around…
A rainy Sunday for parts of the SI
A weak frontal boundary is expected to bring some rain to the western South Island tomorrow. Rain should develop during…
“Kiwi” Daylight Saving Time kicks off overnight
There is no 2:00 am tomorrow. After 1:59:59 am it becomes 3:00:00 am as we return to Daylight Saving Time….
Saturday’s national forecast
A dying area of low pressure may spark a few rogue showers over parts of the North Island today. Otherwise,…
September wraps up on the wet side
Low pressure will focus its associated rainfall on the northern North Island today. The heaviest rain fell during the overnight…
